Episode 1
Dovetailed Grease Pot
Sep 26, 2009
Walnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.
Episode 2
Secrets of the Whirlygig
Oct 3, 2009
Grinding forever as his wife cranks the stone, the whirlygig man turns our hand to mechanical toys.
Episode 3
Shaker Rocker Frame
Oct 10, 2009
The Shakers were rocking in this classic chair of turned and steam-bent maple.
Episode 4
Shaker Rocker Seat
Oct 17, 2009
Traditional Shaker worsted tape in checkerboard patterns makes a sweet seat.
Episode 5
Mary May, Woodcarver
Oct 24, 2009
Swelling and shrinking, bending and breaking, the worker with wood must be wetness aware!
Episode 6
Wood & Water
Oct 31, 2009
Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
Episode 7
Steam Power Sawmill
Nov 7, 2009
Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
Episode 8
Harvard Side Table
Nov 14, 2009
With artful arched feet and tenoned trestle top, this Shaker side table stands sturdy and fine.
Episode 9
A Crutch in Time
Nov 21, 2009
Strong and resilient, wood has the lively lightness to support a leg when it’s lacking.
Episode 10
Hancock Pedestal Table
Nov 28, 2009
With its turned top and dovetailed legs, this walnut tripod table is a classic of American design.
Episode 11
Brian Boggs, Chairmaker
Dec 5, 2009
An Asheville artisan shows the secrets of the steam-bent green-wood chair
Episode 12
Corner Cupboard, Part 1
Dec 12, 2009
Build the frame and panel door of this corner cupboard—an early American classic.
Episode 13
Corner Cupboard, Part 2
Dec 19, 2009
Complete your corner cupboard with glass casement doors and molded crown.
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